Feds seize stolen supercar stash headed for Asia

Apex Paul · 04-05-2012, 02:03 PM

CARSON, Calif. – There were no sexy models or thumping music, but the customs building in Southern California looked a lot more like a car show than an evidence warehouse.
Instead of the usual bags of meth, caches of guns or knockoff Gucci purses, customs officials on Tuesday showed off Ferraris, Mercedes and Audis that were intercepted...(read more)

BowtieBelle · 04-05-2012, 04:24 PM

It says the cars are worth two or three times in Asia what they are worth here...

so these idiots got greedy and stole these cars using false identities, instead of just buying them then selling them in Asia and doubling their money?

upflying · 04-05-2012, 04:26 PM

Makes me wonder how many exotics are running around overseas after being bought here with fake credit.
Must be a sick feeling for a lender trying to repo it.

CamaroSkooter · 04-05-2012, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BowtieBelle

It says the cars are worth two or three times in Asia what they are worth here...

so these idiots got greedy and stole these cars using false identities, instead of just buying them then selling them in Asia and doubling their money?

Check out how much the taxes and import costs are to get a vehicle there

The Stig · 04-05-2012, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

Check out how much the taxes and import costs are to get a vehicle there

Indonesia charges a 400% (yes that's 400%) tax on import vehicles.

04-05-2012, 02:03 PM	#1
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upflying Drives: '86 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,119	Makes me wonder how many exotics are running around overseas after being bought here with fake credit. Must be a sick feeling for a lender trying to repo it.